If Elon Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, can threaten to support primary challengers against Republican lawmakers who oppose President Trump’s policies, why can’t American voters leverage their collective vote against Republican lawmakers who fail to uphold the rule of law? They can—and they should. Voters must hold Republican lawmakers accountable by voting them out of office if they fail to defend the American justice system. The power of the American people’s vote is far greater than Elon Musk’s billions.

Musk has been vocal about his political stance, even compiling a so-called “naughty list” of lawmakers who didn’t align with Trump’s agenda. Several Republican senators have expressed concern about facing Musk-funded challengers. Republican lawmakers must decide whether to become Elon Musk’s puppets or to support the wishes of the thousands of voters who have taken to the streets in cities, towns, and hamlets across the nation.

America’s voters, who are already making their voices heard through protests, should also send letters to elected officials, demanding an end to the perversion of our constitutional democracy. It’s not too late for a course correction. However, the dismantling of federal institutions, the brain drain from the federal workforce, and misguided attacks on U.S. colleges and universities could set the nation back for generations.

Regardless of opinions about former President Biden, he left President Trump with a thriving economy that was the envy of the world, a low unemployment rate, and a booming stock market. All Trump had to do was plug minor holes in the system. Protesters shouldn’t just take to the streets—they should contact their legislators through phone calls, emails, letters, social media, town hall meetings, office visits, and advocacy groups. Doing nothing is not a strategy.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies are designed to promote fair treatment and equal opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These initiatives aim to create environments where all individuals have access to the same opportunities and are evaluated based on their abilities and contributions, without discrimination. Based on this definition, all Americans should agree to the principles listed under DEI.

The Trump administration forced government agencies to replace anything related to DEI with the so-called MEI framework (Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence). Trump’s merit-based system is a method of evaluating and selecting individuals—typically for jobs, promotions, or educational opportunities—based on their skills, qualifications, experience, performance, and achievements. Again, based on this definition of MEI, all Americans should agree to the principles listed under MEI.

Please, take a close look at both the definitions of DEI and MEI and tell me if you see any discernable differences in their definitions. I am an African-descended American and the only thing my people have ever demanded from our country is Affirmative Access and Equal Opportunities.

Both DEI and MEI call for hiring individuals based on their qualifications and abilities void of discrimination or legacy hiring. Point of Fact: African Americans occupy only 4% of so-called DEI positions in the American workplace. Do your research! Please Share and Comment…

Breaking News, when President Biden left office, the U.S. economy had both strengths and challenges. On the positive side, the economy had grown steadily during his term, with GDP expanding at an above-average rate, including a 3% growth in President Biden’s final year. Unemployment rates were low, and job creation was robust, with over 15 million jobs added during his presidency. Consumer spending and incomes were robust, contributing to economic growth.

However, there were notable challenges. Inflation surged to its highest level in over 40 years during his term, peaking at 9.1% in 2022 before moderating to under 3% by the end of his presidency. While inflation eased, the cost of essential items like food and housing remained significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, some sectors, like manufacturing, faced ongoing struggles.

So, while former President Biden left behind a growing economy with low unemployment, the lingering effects of inflation and sector-specific weaknesses painted a mixed picture. America had an opportunity to further expand the U.S. economy under President Kamala Harris. America, you missed the opportunity to continue moving the Biden economy forward, however, America is paying for choosing the wrong candidate in the 2024 presidential race. Many voters laugh at the concept of “Bidenomics”; however, they are crying under the so-called President Trump economy.

As we all remember, “Bidenomics” refers to the economic policies and vision of President Joe Biden during his administration. It focused on public investment, empowering middle-class workers, and promoting business competition, contrasting with trickle-down economics. Key legislation included the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. These policies aimed to boost green energy, domestic manufacturing, and union participation while increasing taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations.

I want to remind Americans that the Trump administration has made significant changes to various departments, including firing experts across fields like science, legal, economic, foreign policy, and environmental sectors and most recently, staff from the National Security Council.
Additionally, there have been mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services, which raised concerns about the future of medical research. The administration also terminated the staff of a program that helps low-income households pay for heating. These decisions were part of broader restructuring efforts, often sparking debates about their impact on public services and governance.

My question to the American voters is, where do we go from here? Now, I know why so many Americans push against so-called wokeness. They wanted American voters to vote with their eyes closed. Let’s be clear, the REAL definition of “Wokeness” is a heightened awareness of social, political, and economic issues. Additionally, the term “woke” meant being alert. If Americans were “Woke” during the 2024 election, we would have a President Harris and a growing economy and would not have a dismantled federal workforce that has made America weak!

Americans still have time to save America’s democracy by (1) Protecting voting rights: Ensuring that every eligible citizen can vote without barriers is fundamental. This includes opposing voter suppression and advocating for fair election practices., (2) Strengthening institutions: Supporting independent judiciary systems, free press, and checks and balances helps safeguard democratic norms. (3) Increase Civic engagement: Staying informed, participating in local and national elections, and holding leaders accountable are crucial. and (4) Building trust: Encouraging dialogue across political divides and addressing misinformation can help rebuild trust in democratic processes.

This article is written in Honor and Gratitude to Brother Julius Malema of South Africa and Brother Ibrahim Traor’e of Burkina Faso. Let me begin:

South Africa’ ‘s Failure number ONE was the new democratic constitution that came out of the South Africa Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) negotiations. It was the worst possible outcome for South Africa’s Aboriginal people. The TRC was supposedly the beginning of prosperity for the South African Aboriginal people. However, after the end of the brutal, legalized racial segregation called apartheid, the TRC did not deliver.

The South Africa Apartheid system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa, technically lasted 46 years; however, if you consider the period of Anglo Zulu War it was actually 115 years. Evening considering this fact, the TRC didn’t call for the redistribution of wealth, nor did it provide for reparations of any kind for the South African Aboriginal people. Land and resources stolen from South Africa’s Aboriginal people will remain stolen until returned! White Africana farmers still control an estimated 73% of commercial farmland today.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) had three committees: the Human Rights Violations Committee, the Reparation and Rehabilitation Committee, and the Amnesty Committee. What kind of revolution leaves the wealth, natural resources, and quality land mainly in the hands of their former oppressors? South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission supported a pattern that provided corporate ownership concentration among a small number of private Caucasian firms. Hence, high levels of economic and social inequality continue to persist. I am certain that South Africia’s new leader, Brother Julius Malema and others, will address that problem soon.

A statement by South African Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu described living under apartheid this way: “Your dignity is not just rubbed in the dust. It is trodden underfoot and spat on. Our people are being killed as if they were but flies. Is that nothing to you who pass by?”
Fact: every South African Aboriginal should have been declared a victim/survivor by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) period.

The TRC presented a partial truth and failed to hold members of the brutal Caucasian minority Apartheid South African regime accountable for enforcing a system of violence, intimidation, humiliation, and death against the South African Aboriginals. There is no question about who the victim/survivors were and who the perpetrators are. Are we asking the South African Aboriginals to forgive and forget what happened to them?

“Twenty-one thousand people came forward, women and men, old and young, and told South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission about nearly 38,000 gross violations of human rights. Millions of victims remain un-named. Ninety percent of those who came forward were South African Aboriginals.” Again, when will the Caucasian minority Apartheid South African regime be held accountable to Aboriginal victim/survivors and their families?

The African National Congress (ANC)has been in political Power for 31 years. Under ANC rule, Caucasians continued to reap the rewards of their previous privilege under the new economic system. However, the ANC still draws compelling criticism for unrelenting poverty, inequality, viciousness, health crises, and depravity.

Facilities and educational systems for South African Aboriginals remain profoundly unequal. Again, when will transitional justice be realized, such as financial reparations, land and resources redistribution, and prosecutions of the perpetrators? When will South African Aboriginals victimized by the South Africa Apartheid regime and Caucasian citizens be made whole? I say, the time is now!

During the South African Apartheid occupation, total segregation and racial separation were not the main problems. The real issue for South African Aboriginals was that the minority whites had (have) complete control of the wealth-building apparatuses throughout the nation. They also possessed a destabilizing and disproportionate share of resources, including access to the best living areas, the best and most well-equipped schools, and the best and highest-paying jobs.

Even after the end of South Africa’s Apartheid system, the economic wealth-building systems in South Africa remain primarily in the hands of the South African Apartheid National Party and other Caucasian people. It is a fact that the ANC inherited a profoundly corrupt and inefficient state. However, a new generation of South African Aboriginals is actively questioning how adequately the legacies of apartheid have been dealt with when reforms of the economy, the judiciary, and the education system remain generally unchanged.

The question of accountability remains for members of the former brutal Caucasian minority South African Apartheid regime and its’ Caucasian citizens guilty of gross human rights violations during more than 115 years of inconceivable brutality and unimaginable trauma!
A large percentage of the South African Aboriginal population seems to be fighting for crumbs. During the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. realized that you must have economic Power alongside political Power. If you don’t have economic Power, you can’t access exercise economic freedom.

South Africa Needs An “Economic Revolution”
I congratulate South Africa for taking a firm stand to save the lives of innocent citizens in Gaza; however, I think it’s time for South Africa to revisit the actions and results of the “Truth and Reconciliation Commission” and demand greater equity for South Africa’s Aboriginal People. South Africa needs an “Economic Revolution”. South Africa must nationalize its “Natural Resources” to ensure that ALL South Africans benefit from the natural resources given to them by the “The Most High”!

South African leaders are morally obligated to pay PREPARATIONS to South Africa’s Aboriginal People and redistribute the country’s WEALTH and Land so that all South Africans’ standard of living and quality of life is significantly enhanced. South African leaders must also demand “Fair Market Value” for their Natural Resources when dealing with (The World Bank & Internation Monetary Fund) and other foreign entities. South Africa’s “First-Rate Legal Team,” which fought the ICJ case, can also fight for “Fair Market Value” for its mineral wealth and provide prosperity, stability, equality, and equity for its Aboriginal people.

In the immediate future, South Africa must provide the South Africa’s Aboriginal People a Universal Basic Income (UBI).” It could provide a livable amount of money “on a need basic,” paid regularly to each citizen 18 and over. This pay level will be high enough to ensure a material existence and full participation in society. As we all know by now, the wealthiest man in the world came through the South Africa Apartheid system. He grew up as a privileged white boy with all the advantages that goes with it.

If you know anything about African history, you know that every African nation are rich in natural resources; however, African nations remain “POOR BY DESIGN”. Every African country must re-evaluate its relationship with the Industrial World. The exploitation of African nations’ Natural resources must come to an end NOW. Old contracts related to natural resources must be re-negotiated and brought up to 21st-century fair market values.

South Africa can start its new paradigm shift with the members of BRICS, namely Brazil, Russia, India, and China. It would be beneficial if WE contact One of South Africa’s favorite Sons, Mr. Trevor Noah, to do a documentary to inform the South African people and the world about the utter failure of the “Truth and Reconciliation Commission”.

We, members of Global African descendants’ communities are here for you. We are ready to Re-Seed and provide our skill sets when and where you need us. Please comment and share your thoughts about the content of this issue.

The Palestinians in Gaza, what a resilient group of people. Innocent men, women, and children are being starved and bombed at the same time. Who will cry, have mercy and compassion for their lives, their suffering? As the days turn into night, we sit, eat, and drink in the comfort of our favorite restaurants and bars, other members of our human families are living in what one can only call a Hell on Earth.

In total comfort. members of the world community witnessed, on media of their choice, the abomination/deaths of small children and babies that are gone too soon. As we move forward, how will we explain, to our children, this wicked level of man inhumanity to man?

Now, I want to discuss “Collective Punishment.” It is a deeply controversial topic that t involves penalizing a group of people for the actions of one or a few individuals within that group. Members of the world community argue that it is inherently inhumane and violates principles of justice and fairness, punishing innocent individuals who had no power over, nor involvement in the wrongdoing. International law, including the Geneva Conventions, prohibits collective punishment in times of conflict/war, recognizing its potential for abuse and harm.

I hope that ALL of the Israeli captives come home to their loved ones very soon. They don’t deserve the extreme trauma, pain, and misery that they have and are enduring. The stupidity, misguided, and deadly actions of Hamas cannot be forgiven. At the same time, the level of collective punishment against the Palestinian people cannot be acceptable by any moralistic being. May the Most High protect them also as they struggle to live to see another day! It’s past time that we join hands and demand Global PEACE!

I read that the DOGE group, which stands for the Department of Government Efficiency, is reportedly led by Elon Musk, and was involved in the recent incidents at the U.S. Institute of Peace and the U.S. African Development Foundation.

It is my understanding that members of the DOGE have not been publicly identified. The DOGE group has sparked significant controversy, as DOGE staff entered these organizations’ buildings despite protests about the two entities having independent status.

We are talking about the United States of America; therefore, don’t Americans have a right to know who these people are and what authority they are operating under? We know that Elon Musk is of South African origin. Are members of the DOGE also of South African origin? More importantly, are they American citizens? What’s going on here? Your comments are welcome…

Let’s be clear, the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the United States is a “hire initiative” that includes white women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

Zappia is a career resource platform that helps job seekers find jobs, explore career paths, and get personalized job recommendations. It offers a variety of tools, including resume templates, company insights, job responsibilities, salary information, and career path visualizations. Zippia is designed to empower people with the information and tools they need to achieve their career aspirations.

Point of fact; According to a report from Zippia, Melanated/Black people comprised only 4% of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) positions in the workplace as of 2023. This suggests that the majority of DEI hires are from other racial and ethnic groups. Therefore, if your intentions are to harm Melanated /Black people, you are also harming your own as well.

How many people of color have heard a friend, a co-worker, an influencer, or a community leader say, “I am just a privileged white guy or girl?” Did it make you wonder, “If they are privileged and white, what is the color of my privilege, our privileges?” Many have historically and continue to obtain benefits from those pre-existing disparities that give them a better “starting point” in life with white privileges.

*White privilege is a phrase that captures the idea of “obtaining biased benefits that lead to life gains” and “securing unfair advantages”. This term emphasizes the idea of gaining benefits through biased or preferential treatment that most certainly results in personal and lifelong gains.

Some want to believe that character, work ethic, and strong family dynamics are the determining factors in everyone’s life. Now Breaking News, we have the Professional Basket star, Caitlin Clark, who “Time Magazine recently named as Athlete of the Year,” acknowledged her white privilege and hoped to be part of the effort to elevate Black women.”

The factors related to white privilege will unquestionably improve anyone’s chance to succeed; however, it’s outrageous for anyone to pretend or believe that the color of one’s skin has no bearing on their life experiences or successes in life. White supremacy, the mother and father of white/light privileges is a global phenomenon. It creates racial inequalities that affect the social and economic conditions of Black People and people of color in America and across the globe.

It is a historical fact that from the very beginning, based on the color of our skin alone, racial discrimination and the denial of privileges experienced by African Americans/Blacks have been different from that of any other group in America. African descendants of American Black folks have systematically been forbidden the basic rights, opportunities, and privileges that others have been afforded simply based on the color of their skin.

Africans and African descendants have endured one of the cruelest from of RACISM ever known to the main kind. Hence the barbaric system known as “The Peculiar Institution” was born. Our ancestors, who were considered only 3/5 human beings, consistently resisted enslavement; therefore, our demands for impartiality and full participation in American society have continued to this day. Although our strategies have varied, our collective goals of full freedom and equality remain unchanged.

African Americans/Blacks, for far too many years, have been governed by systemic racism which has never valued our contributions or our lives. Moving forward, we will break the cycle that has created, among some of our brothers and sisters, a type of self-hatred, self-deception, and suppression of our progression. The concoctions used to maintain this hard-core racist scheme of turning us against ourselves were/are supported by governments, mainstream media interests, and the global business elites.

Traditionally, individuals and groups have traveled the world spreading spiteful hate of African-Americans/Blacks specifically and Black people, in general, without accountability. The mainstream media, through its articles, books, movies, etc., continue to be complicit in the continued efforts of de-legitimization of our existence with their venomous messages.

Moreover; every immigrant before their arrival on America’s shores is awarded a set of Privileges, based primarily on color. The Color of their Privileges instantaneously Exceeds those afforded to African-American/Black people whose stolen labor, to a large degree, built this nation. Additionally; most immigrants arriving in America by airplane, ocean liners, or on foot, understand the attachment and meaning of the famous N-word. Immigrants are instructed to disengage from, and not befriend, African-Americans/Blacks; the group that is afforded the less humanity, and has been allocated the least amount of Privilege.

It is in our best interest to fully understand that the concept of white supremacy, which birthed white privileges, is a doctrine without moral or scientific authentication. We must fully comprehend the social and economic impact that the diabolical levels of misinformation and misinformation that is perpetrated against Black lives. Consequently, African-Americans/Blacks must no longer participate in the continued aiding and abetting of our demise. We are on the path of taking back our “Stolen Legacy”: Hence, we will never accept the racist ideas inferring that Melaninated skin, in some unexplainable way, gives others the right to minimize our humanity. Note: Global Educational policies have contributed to the construction and reinforcement of white privilege.

Starting Today, Africans/Descendants must enthusiastically celebrate the end of emotional duplicities and financial terrorism that is intertwined with barbaric and unjust policies. Most importantly, as we move forward; everything that we should control, we will control. By seizing total power over our monies and our minds; we will diligently work to connect High-Income Earning African/Blacks with the causes of comprehensive Black liberation.

We are a glorious people who have given so much to the world in the way of culture, religion, science, mathematics, and grace (etc.); therefore, we will not remain silent and endure self-imposed genocide by not demanding privileges that others are given just because of the color of their skin.

The Fierce Urgency for Justice and Sustainable Liberation requires us to enthusiastically re-evaluate our relationships with ALL entities that work against our interests. Therefore, Africans and African descendants Black people must critically assess the attitudes and actions of companies and individuals and not patronize any institution that continues to disrespect Black People, Black Prosperities, and Black Lives.

I am going to close with this question: If we can all agree, based on statistical current, and historical data, that whiter/lighter skin has an artificially higher positive outcome, when and how are we going to realize economic and social justice and global equity for all?

                                                                                                    ©Mansour Id-Deen Revised December 17, 2024

Nigeria must stop its addiction crisis before it takes hold in the country. The first step is to determine the source of the drugs being shipped into the country. Are they coming from Europe, the Middle East, the U.S. or elsewhere? Once Nigeria determines the source country (s), it must move quickly to coordinate joint forces and efforts to end the trade.

The illicit drug trade is one of the most destabilizing factors for any government anywhere in the world. These are two main reasons for an attack of this nature on your Nigeria. The first is an economic disruption. By flooding a country with illicit drugs, outside entities can undermine the local and national economy. This can lead to increased crime rates, overburdened police, and healthcare systems, and a general decline in productivity and economic stability.

A second reason is to call political destabilization. Illicit Drug trafficking can be used to fund insurgent groups or corrupt officials, weakening the government’s ability to maintain order and governance. This can lead to increased corruption, erosion of public trust, and ultimately, political instability.

Nigeria, by any means necessary, must heighten border Security: Strengthening border security measures, such as increasing the number of border patrol agents, using advanced technology for surveillance (e.g., drones, sensors), and conducting thorough inspections at ports of entry can help intercept illicit drugs.

Nigeria must expand International Cooperation: Collaborating with other countries to disrupt drug trafficking networks, share intelligence, and conduct joint operations can be effective in reducing the flow of illicit drugs. This includes working with neighboring countries to secure borders and dismantle transnational criminal organizations.

Nigeria, more importantly, must increase Public Awareness and Education: Educating the public, from the youngest to the oldest, about the tremendous dangers and destruction of illicit drugs. Nigeria must promote awareness campaigns to reduce demand. Programs that focus on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation can help address the root causes of drug abuse and reduce the market for illicit drugs.

In closing, I would ask my Nigerian Brothers to review the devastating effect the “targeted illicit drug trade” had on African descendant communities throughout the United States during the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. It devastated the family structure, disrupted the local economic base, destroyed the healthy level of homeownership, and brought about the beginning of gentrification throughout the whole of the African descendant communities.

Yes, flooding our communities with illicit drugs was intentional and it came in from outside our communities to destroy and take over what was inside. Therefore, my Brother and Sisters, stop the flow of illicit drugs now. You must understand who the perpetrators and victims are and deal with them accordingly.

A point of caution, as it relates to marijuana, it is an herb that comes from the Cannabis plant, which is classified as a herbaceous plant. The leaves, flowers, and stems of the Cannabis plant are used for various purposes, including medicinal, recreational, and industrial uses. The legal status of marijuana varies widely depending on the country and even within regions of a country.

In some places, marijuana is considered an illicit drug, meaning its use, possession, and distribution are illegal. However, in the United States, many states have legalized marijuana for medical use, and several have also legalized it for recreational use. If not laced with some form of chemical substance(s), its use is non-threatening. Therefore, you would want to produce/grow it from African soil, the richest soil in the world! You would want to research Nigeria’s historical relationship and the global relationship with marijuana. May the Most High continue to bless all of my African Families.

The marijuana plant has a variety of non-medicinal uses:

Marijuana cultivation and use on the African continent goes back thousands of years. The legal status of marijuana varies widely depending on the country and even within regions of a country. In some places, marijuana is considered an illicit drug, meaning its use, possession, and distribution are illegal. However, it has been legalized in other areas for medical and/or recreational use. In the United States, many states have legalized marijuana for medical use, and several have also legalized it for recreational use. If not contaminated with a substance (usually harmful or toxic), its use is non-threatening. Therefore, you would want to produce it from African soil, the richest soil in the world!

The marijuana plant also has a variety of non-medicinal uses:

Industrial Hemp: The fibers from the cannabis plant can be used to make textiles, ropes, paper, and biodegradable plastics. Hemp is known for its strength and durability.
Food Products: Hemp seeds are highly nutritious and can be used in foods like hemp milk, protein powder, and hemp oil. They are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Building Materials: Hemp can be used to create eco-friendly building materials like hempcrete, which is a sustainable alternative to concrete.
Biofuel: Hemp can be processed into biofuel, providing a renewable energy source.

Israeli “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for, announced a $5 million reward for anyone who can assist in the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and other terror groups. The offer also included safe passage out of Gaza.”

Netanyahu announced, “Whoever brings us a hostage will find an open door for himself and his family to leave, and we will also give a $5 million reward for each hostage,” the premier said. He had previously suggested Israel would pay “several million” for hostage their recovery.”

It is clear to all observers that Israel has vastly superior military and intelligence capabilities in the conflict with Hamas. However, to date, the IDF has not been able to secure freedom for the remaining hostages militarily. I believe that anyone who is “On the Side of Humanity” wants to see the hostages kidnapped by Hamas from Israel on October 7, 2023, freed immediately. The unimaginable suffering of the innocent hostages and the innocent citizens of Gaza needs to end now. For that matter, all “innocent” hostages from both sides of this conflict must be freed.

However, globally, most diplomats and regular people believe that a negotiated cease-fire would be the quickest way to get the hostages back to their Moreover, the policy of payment for freedom to Gazans is perilous for any person or group to engage in or accept. It would certainly put their lives and their family’s lives in serious jeopardy. The policy of using “rewards for hostages” is an indirect form of using local Gazans as human shields.

This kind of policy is nothing new. During 1700 hundred in the United States of America, the enslavers used enslaved Africans in a very similar manner. This strategy was known as the “The Meritorious Manumission Act of 1710.”

Meritorious Manumission was a legal act of freeing enslaved Africans for “good deeds.” The enslavers would grant freedom to any enslaved African who (1) saved the life of a white enslaver, (2) protected the enslaver’s property, (3) invented something from which a white enslaver could make a profit, and, (4) encouraged enslaved Africans to gain their personal freedom, prestigious positions, and material benefits for “snitching” on their enslaved brothers and sisters who were planning to run away or who were planning and executing revolts and rebellions.

Again, these kinds of strategies will put the lives of the recipients of so-called “rewards” and their families at tremendous risk. Recipients of “rewards” or informants will also lose the trust of their peers, making it difficult to maintain relationships or gain future support from their community. In the 21^st century, diplomacy must be the solution to bringing Middle East conflicts to an immediate end. Ending conflicts/wars is the ultimate desire of the world community.

In closing, Meritorious Manumission is still alive in the 21^st century. Case in point, during the November 5, U.S. presidential election, African Americans witnessed individuals from our communities who were given prominent positions and material benefits to perform acts against the best interest of the African/American community.